An Artisan (Civil) is mainly deployed on the following:


(a) Consumer Services Stream:
(i) fixing and removing water meters in consumers' premises; (ii) clearing choked meters; (iii) installing and repairing small size water mains and fittings on Government land; and (iv) constructing brick manholes and valve chambers.

(b) Distribution Stream:
(i) operating valves; (ii) making minor repairs for and maintaining distribution mains and valves; and (iii) painting valve indicators.

(c) Headworks Stream:
(i) carrying out service reservoir sterilization work, and drainage channels and catchwaters desilting; (ii) operating and repairing valves, and repairing trunk mains; (iii) resurfacing footpath; and (iv) painting and fixing signs.

(d) Treatment Works Function:
(i) cleansing water treatment plant and filter beds; (ii) making minor repairs to water treatment works; (iii) monitoring and adjusting chemical dosings; and (iv) assisting in the operation of water treatment plants, and carrying out miscellaneous maintenance work as directed.

(Note : Appointees may be required to (i)undertake on-call, standby and emergency duties; (ii) work outside normal working hours, in irregular hours and/or shifts; (iii) work in remote areas, harsh conditions and/or at reservoirs; (iv) drive departmental vehicles under the self-drive scheme; and (v) wear uniform and protective clothing. Subject to vacancies available, the appointees will be assigned to take up posts in one of the streams / functions as listed in (a)-(d) above. )

Candidates (a) (i) should have completed a full apprenticeship or other approved course of practical training in civil engineering, or equivalent (Note 1); or (ii) should have at least three years’ experience in civil engineering, or equivalent; and (b) should have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard (Note 2) ; and (c) may be required to pass a trade test (except those who meet the requirements under Item (a) (i) above).

(Note 1) : Candidates who are current final year apprentices/students of the full apprenticeship or other approved course of practical training in civil engineering, or equivalent may also apply; if selected, appointment will be subject to their obtaining the requisite qualifications under item (a) (i) above by 31 October 2019.
(Note 2) : Applicants who fail to produce the documentary proof of attaining a level of proficiency in Chinese and English languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard, such as Hong Kong Primary 6 student report or certificate on completion of Primary 6 standard (a pass in Chinese and English subjects should be shown) or equivalent recognized qualification, will be required to attend and pass a language proficiency test arranged by the department.


(All qualifications/experience required should be obtained on or before the application deadline. Qualifications/experience obtained after the application deadline will not be considered.)